RAW CANE SUGARS

Difference between white, raw, and unref

RAW CANE SUGAR

aka turbinado sugar, demerara sugar, washed sugar,

evaporated cane juice

Raw cane sugars are made directly from the cane juice in a Sugar Mill, located close to cane fields. Put simply, clarified cane juice is evaporated and a single-crystallization process results in sugar crystals covered with molasses. A centrifuge is used to separate the molasses from the sucrose crystals. Raw sugars retain trace amounts of the cane molasses.

Raw sugars generally contain 2 to 3 percent molasses, which gives them a delicate flavor and blond to light brown color. They typically have over 97 percent sucrose, and small amounts of invert sugar (fructose plus glucose). Their crystals are dry and free-flowing, which means they pour easily and do not clump. They usually show an attractive sparkle.

They are produced in a variety of crystal sizes, from medium (slightly larger than table sugar) to coarse. Coarse crystals do not readily dissolve and have a crunchy texture. Sugar cubes and syrups made from raw sugars are shown below.

Raw sugars are only slightly less refined than table sugar but they are much less processed. They are perceived as healthier than table sugar, but they do not provide more nutritive value when compared to white refined sugars.

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Raw Sugars

NAMES, COLOR & CRYSTAL SIZE

Organic Cane Sugar

Cane Syrup from Raw Sugar

Invert syrup may be produced from raw sugar. It is mainly raw cane sugar blended with 'invert sugar' and water. To produce 'Invert sugar', an acid or the enzyme invertase is added to a syrup made with raw cane sugar and water. The sucrose molecule (from the raw sugar) then breaks down into its component parts, glucose and fructose. The resulting syrup is called 'full invert' if about 90% of the sucrose is broken down or 'medium invert' if about 50% of the sucrose splits.

Organic Cane Molasses

Organic blackstrap molasses is a by-product of the refining process of organic raw cane sugars. It is produced in a Sugar Mill, which is always located close to cane plantations. Organic blackstrap molasses is slightly sweeter and less bitter than regular blackstrap molasses (produced in a Sugar Refinery). It is made from organic sugarcane and is processed according USDA's Organic Standards.

Organic Molasses

Organic molasses is a by-product of the refining process of organic raw cane sugars. It is produced in a Sugar Mill, which is always located close to cane plantations. Organic blackstrap molasses is slightly sweeter and less bitter than regular blackstrap molasses (produced in a Sugar Refinery). It is made from organic sugarcane and is processed according USDA's Organic Standards.

Natural Cane Sugar | Medium Blonde

Raw cane sugar is any type of cane sugar refined through one cycle of crystallization and centrifugation, retaining trace amounts of the original cane molasses. They generally contain less than 2% molasses and 97 to 99% sucrose. They are also known and labeled as: Evaporated cane sugar, Raw sugar, Washed sugar, Turbinado sugar, Demerara sugar, Natural cane sugar, Dried cane syrup, Dehydrated cane juice, & Less processed cane sugar.

Natural Cane Sugar | Coarse Golden

Demerara Sugar Cubes

Cubes & Tablets from Raw Cane Sugar. Are obtained from raw sugar that is moist with water and then compressed or molded into a particular shape such as Cubes & Tablets. Contain over 95% sucrose. Commonly used to sweeten hot drinks.

Organic Sugar | Medium Blonde

Organic sugar is a raw cane sugar with medium size crystals made from organic sugarcane and processed according USDA's Organic Standards. They retain trace amounts of the original cane molasses, consequently having blond color and a delicate molasses flavor. They contain 99.5% sucrose.

Organic Sugar | Coarse Brown

Organic cane sugars are raw sugars made from organic sugarcane and processed according USDA's Organic Standards. Are slightly less refined than table sugar but are much less processed. Retain small amounts of the original cane molasses (typically < 2%) consequently having blond color and a hint of molasses flavor. TYoically contain 97 to 99.5% sucrose.

Organic Light Brown Sugar

Organic brown sugars are produced by adding organic cane molasses to organic sugar.

Organic Dark Brown Sugar

Organic brown sugars are produced by adding organic cane molasses to organic sugar.

Organic Powdered Sugar

Organic powdered sugar is made by grinding organic sugar and then blending it with an organic anti-caking agent such as organic tapioca or corn starch. Retains a bit of the cane’s natural molasses flavor.